DARCI

MANLEY

NYC CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Design • Art Direction • Product UX • Narrative

BACKGROUND

I currently lead creative at startup game studio (Riftweaver) where we’re designing a genre-defying digital roleplaying game (Fablecraft).

Before that, I helped build and grow a boutique agency (thelabNYC), led campaigns for global brands at major ad agencies (Digitas, Grey, Organic), and co-authored a novel (Ash).

FOCUS

I bring a strong mix of design, storytelling, and strategy to every project. Here’s what I do best:

  • Set creative vision across multi-disciplinary teams

  • Develop pitch decks that win funding, clients, and buy-in

  • Blend strategy, storytelling, and UX into cohesive design systems

  • Build worlds, direct visuals, and craft narratives for games and brands

  • Lead and grow happy teams

FABLECRAFT

Fablecraft is a digital-first roleplaying game that brings collaborative storytelling to life online. As Creative Director, I lead creative vision across worldbuilding, narrative, and design.

THELAB NYC

thelab is a performance-driven creative studio known for smart, strategic work across branding, content, and digital. As CCO, I led the creative vision, grew the team, and shaped work for dozens of brands.

Excelsior!

Excelsior!